LOIS J.

LITTLE
Singalto45@gmail.com

CAREER PROFILE A best practice oriented, reform-minded educator with 29 years of proven classroom teaching experience in rural, geographically and socio-economically challenged school communities in Northern New Hampshire and Vermont
Highly skilled and proficient in Classroom Management methodologies and techniques Significant experience with Individualized Education Plan (IEP), 504 Federal Law, and Educational Support Team evaluation, accommodations and interventions as needed with students Proficient with the budget process through preparation and submission of on-time annual budget requests Critical analysis experience with major schedule and curricular change Experienced in development of cross-curricular courses Independent creation and implementation of Senior Seminar in Social Studies, Financial Literacy and Modern American History courses without benefit of existing materials or curriculum guides Integration of latest innovative classroom technologies as they become mainstream Recognized as an effective educational leader by colleagues and administration Known and valued for organizational skills and ability to carry large tasks to flawless fruition by deadline Frequently called upon to mediate various controversies between and among staff and administration Noted for public speaking acumen and ability to articulate ideas to audiences of all educational levels Keynote speaker at Class of 2009 high school graduation Developed and maintained effective and long-lasting rapport with students from various backgrounds Case management, one-on-one experience with struggling students

CANAAN MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL, CANAAN, VT

1991 - Present Social Studies Teacher, Senior Department Member

Teaching responsibilities currently include American Government, American History, and Financial Literacy, at both the academic and college preparatory level. Past teaching responsibilities have included World Geography, Vermont History and Government, World History, Introduction to Economics, Senior Seminar in the Social Studies, and Team Taught Cross-curricular Middle Level English/Social Studies.
OTHER SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS

North Country Education Foundation Professional Development Focus Group 2012-1013 academic year
Collaborated with educators from school districts throughout northern NH and VT to analyze the professional development needs of the regional teachers and planned combined professional development opportunities for them.

Canaan Data Team 2012-2013 academic year Obtained and analyzed data as directed by school administration in the area of improving student achievement with a primary focus on Individualized Education planning and mentoring for all students in our school.

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Supplemental Student Guidance 2006-present Provided supplemental coaching/mentoring to students with questions about the college selection and admission process, completion of financial aid documents (FAFSA), career interest counseling and various post-secondary planning options. Continue to work with many through follow-up after graduation. Member Canaan Collaborative Learning Community (CLC) 2010 2011 academic year At present I am one of two core academic teachers on this committee, which strives to improve the teaching and learning atmosphere within our school community. Areas of CLC focus have been curriculum mapping, schedule restructuring, compilation of staff survey data, and on-going
assessment of student instructional needs. Suggest staff development ideas in alignment with school and district initiatives and teachers needs as communicated to the CLC. Graduation Facilitator 1998 2007 Responsibilities included everything necessary for the complete planning and execution of the schools annual graduation ceremony. Member/chairperson Essex North Standards Board (ENSB) for Professional Educators 1994 2000 Responsibilities included recommending teachers for re-licensure based upon ENSB approved Individual Professional Development Plan and corresponding professional development activities, as well as review and approval or denial of individual professional re-licensing portfolio. During my tenure as chairwoman, I lead the complete re-write and overhaul of the local ENSB Plan of Operation to align with the new Vermont Standards Board for professional Educators guidelines, and the subsequent orientation of the staff to the new procedures. Building Effective Support for Teaching Students with Behavioral Challenges (BEST) Summer Institute, University of Vermont July 1997 Personally recruited by administration to be a part of the team of five that was sent to this institute, resulting in the creation of a new school wide disciplinary guideline program, implemented the following school year; made additional recommendations to the administration for various other changes at the local level. Designed and implemented Jr. High Team Teaching 1996 2000 Collaborated with three other colleagues to create and deliver a cross-curricular middle school humanities/math/science middle school program for a mixture of students in grades 7 and 8. Within the scope of this program I team-taught American History/English with an emphasis on the impact of historic events on young people in various periods of American History. New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) evaluation team Hazen-Union High School November 1996 Team responsibilities were to spend a three-day discovery visit at the host school and evaluate their eligibility for renewal of NEASC accreditation based on standard strands. Interviewed, observed, researched and produced a written report pursuant to my assigned strand Visiting Team Member on Block Scheduling 1995 1996 With three other colleagues, traveled to and presented at several schools considering the conversion to block scheduling. Shared our experiences, answered questions and offered assistance however possible to ease their transition Principal Search Committee 1994-1995 Selected by Superintendent to participate in the interview process for a new principal. Submitted recommendations to the Superintendent and Board of Education that ultimately resulted in a successful hire

RECENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Educational Technology: University of San Diego Summer, 2010 (on-line graduate course) New Hampshire Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Leadership Luncheon Conference with Dr. Douglas Reeves: Nashua, NH November 2, 2010 JumpStart Coalition National Educator Conference for teachers of Financial Literacy: Washington, DC November 5 7, 2010 Teaching With Poverty in Mind workshop with Eric Jensen: Lyndonville, VT November 22, 2010

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TECHNOLOGY SKILLS Proficient in Microsoft Word/Office and all common classroom applications thereof Implemented use of EDMODO classroom social networking site in my classroom Exemplary Internet search abilities Creation and use of Web-quests in the classroom Experienced and proficient with web-based grade reporting program Web2School Frequent user of digital media in the classroom including MOBI Interwrite device, audience response clicker systems, digital projector, podcasts, Developing skills in interactive student software such as Study Island Developed and use of classroom website and wiki Ongoing experimentation with new devices as they become available

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE Master of Science in Educational Leadership Candidate; University of New England, Biddeford, ME Anticipated graduation: Spring, 2013 GPA: 4.0 1984 BA History and Education; State University College, Potsdam, NY Level II Professional Educator, State of Vermont Highly Qualified Teacher Designation

HONORS AND AWARDS October, 1996: University of Vermont Outstanding Teacher of the Year October, 1996: Vermont Teacher of the Year Nominee September, 2005: Saint Michaels College Unsung Hero Award June, 2009: Commencement Speaker, Canaan Memorial High School June, 2012: Commencement Speaker, Canaan Memorial High School

REFERENCES Furnished upon request